Ryan Gravatt
Principal and Division Director
Since 2002 Ryan has worked in the online world using Web sites, e-mail and search engines to bolster public affairs and public relations campaigns for Fortune 100 companies, political campaigns, issue-advocacy organizations and membership associations.
Ryan has more than 800 published bylines to his credit from working as a newspaper reporter. Gravatt covered the Congressional beat in the nation's capital before becoming the bureau chief in Montgomery for the Birmingham Post-Herald where he covered politics, banking and finance regulations, energy issues, legislative sessions and national news occurring in Alabama. In 2000, the Associated Press Editors in Alabama recognized Gravatt as a finalist for the outstanding news coverage category for reporting on grand jury proceedings on a 1963 church bombing by Ku Klux Klan members.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Ryan is a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, and his Florida Gators. He's also a devoted husband and the proud father of two adorable kids.
Brad Jackson
Associate
Brad is a skilled e-newsletter writer, constructor of Web sites, and an experienced online tactician. Since joining Ryan in 2005 at Quicksilver Internet Solutions, and then at the Patriot Group, Brad has worked in the online arena on public affairs efforts, political campaigns, and for companies large and small.
Before getting into consulting, Brad was a grassroots organizer for several Republican political campaigns in Texas, including John Cornyn's 2002 U.S. Senate campaign. Brad utilizes his experience in grassroots politics to marry online tools with offline actions for campaigns and public affairs efforts.
Brad also spent three years working in the U.S. Senate as a policy wonk on issues such as health care, homeland security, and appropriations. In 2005, he was called back to the warmer weather and tastier Tex-Mex in Austin.
In his spare time, Brad is a Senior Editor and writer at The New Ledger, where he authors regular articles on various political topics.
A graduate of the University of Texas, Brad is a rabid college football fan, who spends his time away from work following his Texas Longhorns, on a constant quest for great barbecue, and enjoying the great view of the Texas Hill Country off his back porch.
Tyson Culver
Associate
Tyson Culver is a television and media professional with over fifteen years experience in the world of moving images. He began his career in the interactive industry, producing commercials and press kits for the largest computer gaming company in the world, Electronic Arts. Tyson then went the consultant route, advising numerous news stations and production companies on best practices for streamlining television workflow. He has served as both a technical and creative lead to several organizations, with linear, Video on Demand and new media offerings to his credit.
Tyson has produced political media for all levels of government, including the governor of Texas, Rick Perry, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, several state senators and representatives, as well a variety of PACs (political action committees). He specializes in developing high-end, commercial grade productions for clients whose needs stretch multiple mediums.
An Air Force brat, Tyson settled in Texas in the late eighties and never looked back. Tyson is a graduate of The University of Texas College of Communications, with a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film. He is a member of The Texas Exes, the UT Rugby Alumni Association, The Elizabeth Toon Foundation, and acts as an advisor to multiple production companies and social networking agencies.
Matt Schad
Designer
Matt is the man who sculpts our clients wants and wishes into amazing web designs. A graphic artist at heart, Matt began working with Ryan and Brad in 2006 and has become a vital part of the PGO team. Working with clients, and other members of the Patriot team, Matt designs all our Web sites as well as select mail pieces and other print media.
Matt spends his time away from the office creating art, composing music, and enjoying Austin, Texas while finishing his degree at the University of Texas.
Preston Broadfoot
Designer, Programmer
Preston has been designing and developing Web sites since 1998. He became a web consultant with the Patriot Group in 2007 when he left the position of Webmaster for the Office of the Governor of Texas to attend the University of Texas School of Law. In his four-year tenure at the Governor's Office, Preston single-handedly re-designed and implemented the Governor's Web site and developed Web sites for various divisions and commissions, including the Office of Economic Development, Texas Tax Reform Commission, and Border Governors Conference. In 2007, Preston founded and became President of a design firm, 4Elemental LLC. He is excited to be able to continue his work in the online public affairs arena by working closely with the Patriot Group, a leader in online strategic pursuits.
When not designing and developing Web sites, Preston pursues his law studies and serves as an editor on the TEXAS REVIEW OF LAW & POLITICS law journal, Executive Vice President for the Texas Chapter of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, and Vice President of the UT Intellectual Property Law Society. Outside of law school, Preston is engaged in music production, audio and video engineering, and photography.
Preston is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder with a BSBA, emphases in Information Systems and Finance.
